REVERIE-OLD TIMES

You visited me again last night.
Father, you were there in flesh and blood.
I pinched myself-Yes, it was true.
I remember every word that you said.
You were happy at the progress I had made
The way I had planned all my activities,
Every word of advice that you had passed,
I had practised.

It was like old times again,
Moments which I could not afford to lose.
You sat there sipping the tea
As I updated you of the happenings,
The joys and the sorrows
Of the right and wrong decisions made.
Every phrase was taken in
No frown, only a gentle smile.

Daylight had gone, night crept in.
We had talked for hours, I realized.
I complained about how you had punished me
Once, I had gone out without your permission.
You made me wait outside the house till late in the night,
Until mother took pity on me and let me in.
Strict you were then,
Now I understand it was for my good.

Happy moments last only for a while,
The truth dawned on me as we were conversing.
Not wanting to let go
I asked if you could spend the night with me.
You had other plans,
My offer was declined.
Reluctantly I had to say Good Bye.
The morning alarm screamed-Reality!